Reed Hastings

Extracted Attributes

• Spouse

  Patricia Ann Quillin

• Advocacy

  Education reform, charter schools

• Children

  2

• Education

  Bowdoin College (BA, Mathematics), Stanford University (MS, Computer Science/Artificial Intelligence)

• Full Name

  Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr.

• Net Worth

  $6.6 billion (as of May 2025)

• Citizenship

  United States

• Philanthropy

  Educational issues

• Date of Birth

  1960-10-08

• Place of Birth

  Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.

Timeline

• Born in Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, DBPedia, Web Search)

  1960-10-08

• Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics from Bowdoin College. (Source: Web Search)

  1983-XX-XX

• Served two years with the Peace Corps, teaching math in Swaziland (now Eswatini). (Source: Web Search)

  1983-XX-XX

• Received a Master's degree in Computer Science from Stanford University. (Source: Web Search)

  1988-XX-XX

• Founded Pure Software, a company that made tools for software developers. (Source: Web Search)

  1991-XX-XX

• Married Patricia Ann Quillin. (Source: Web Search)

  1991-XX-XX

• Pure Software had its Initial Public Offering (IPO). (Source: Web Search)

  1995-XX-XX

• Pure Software was acquired by Rational Software. (Source: Web Search)

  1997-XX-XX

• Co-founded Netflix with Marc Randolph. (Source: Summary, Web Search)

  1997-XX-XX

• Began serving as CEO of Netflix. (Source: Web Search)

  1998-XX-XX

• Began serving as President of the California State Board of Education. (Source: Summary, Web Search)

  2000-XX-XX

• Concluded his term as President of the California State Board of Education. (Source: Summary, Web Search)

  2004-XX-XX

• Joined the board of Microsoft. (Source: Web Search)

  2007-XX-XX

• Concluded his term on the board of Microsoft. (Source: Web Search)

  2012-XX-XX

• Transitioned from CEO to Co-CEO of Netflix. (Source: Web Search)

  2020-XX-XX

• Transitioned from Co-CEO to Executive Chairman of Netflix. (Source: Summary, Web Search)

  2023-XX-XX

• Forbes estimated his net worth at $6.6 billion. (Source: Summary, Wikipedia, Web Search)

  2025-05-XX

Reed Hastings

Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (born October 8, 1960) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder and chairman of Netflix, Inc., which provides the Netflix streaming service. Hastings serves on a number of boards and works with various non-profit organizations. A former president of the California State Board of Education, Hastings is also an advocate for charter schools. As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Hastings's net worth at $6.6 billion.

Web Search Results

• Reed Hastings | Biography, Netflix, & Facts | Britannica Money

  Reed Hastings (born October 8, 1960, Boston, Massachusetts, U.S.) is an American entrepreneur who was cofounder (1997) of Netflix, a media-streaming and video-rental company. He served as its CEO (1998–2020) and co-CEO (2020–23) before becoming executive chairman (2023– ). [...] A noted philanthropist, Hastings devoted part of his time to educational issues, notably charter schools. From 2000 to 2004 he was president of the California State Board of Education. Britannica Money Logo [...] Hastings studied mathematics at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in 1983. After serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, he spent two years with the Peace Corps, most of the time teaching math in Swaziland (now Eswatini). He returned to the United States and went to Stanford University, where he received (1988) a master’s degree in computer science. Subsequently Hastings became a software developer, and in 1991 he founded Pure Software (later Pure Atria

• Reed Hastings - Wikipedia

  Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (born October 8, 1960) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder and chairman of Netflix, Inc., which provides the Netflix streaming service. Hastings serves on a number of boards and works with various non-profit organizations. A former president of the California State Board of Education, Hastings is also an advocate for charter schools. As of May 2025, Forbes estimated Hastings's net worth at $6.6 billion. ## Early life [...] | Reed Hastings | | | --- | --- | | Hastings in 2015 | | | Born | Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (1960-10-08) October 8, 1960 (age 64) Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. | | Education | Bowdoin College (BA) Stanford University (MS) | | Known for | Co-founding of Netflix, Inc. | | Title | Chairman of Netflix, Inc. (since 2023) CEO of Netflix, Inc. (1999–2020) | | Spouse | Patricia Ann Quillin ​ ​ (m. 1991)​ | | Children | 2 | | Website | ir.netflix.net | [...] Hastings was born in Boston, Massachusetts. His father, Wilmot Reed Hastings Sr., was an attorney for the Department of Health, Education and Welfare in the Nixon administration, and his mother, Joan Amory Loomis, was a debutante from a Boston Brahmin family who was repulsed by the world of high society "High society (social class)") and taught her children to disdain it. His maternal great-grandfather was Alfred Lee Loomis.

• Reed Hastings | Penguin Random House

  Reed Hastings is an entrepreneur who has revolutionized entertainment since co-founding Netflix in 1997, serving as its chairman and CEO since 1999. His first company, Pure Software, was launched in 1991 and acquired just before Netflix was launched. Reed served on the California State Board of Education from 2000 to 2004 and is an active educational philanthropist. He has sat on the board of several educational organizations including Dreambox Learning, KIPP and Pahara. He received a BA from [...] Bowdoin College in 1983 and an MSCS in artificial intelligence from Stanford University in 1988. Between Bowdoin and Stanford, Reed served in the Peace Corps as a volunteer teacher in Southern Africa. [...] ## Books by Reed Hastings No Rules Rules ## Books by Reed Hastings published by PRH Grupo Editorial Connect Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House © 2025 Penguin Random House Connect Sign up for news about books, authors, and more from Penguin Random House © 2025 Penguin Random House Visit other sites in the Penguin Random House Network Raise kids who love to read Brightly Raise kids who love to read Brightly Raise kids who love to read

• Reed Hastings | Stanford University School of Engineering

  Hastings is an active educational philanthropist and served on the California State Board of Education from 2000 to 2004. He is currently on the board of several educational organizations including CCSA, DreamBox Learning, KIPP, Pahara and the Hispanic Foundation of Silicon Valley. He is also a board member of Facebook, and was on the board of Microsoft from 2007 to 2012. [...] Stanford University School of Engineering # Reed Hastings ## Main navigation ## Reed Hastings -- Netflix cofounder active in education Reed Hastings co-founded Netflix in 1997. In 1991, he founded Pure Software, which made tools for software developers. After a 1995 IPO, and several acquisitions, Pure was acquired by Rational Software in 1997. [...] Hastings received a BA from Bowdoin College in 1983, and an MSCS in Artificial Intelligence from Stanford University in 1988. Between Bowdoin and Stanford, he served in the Peace Corps as a high school math teacher in Swaziland. Stanford University School of Engineering ## Address 475 Via Ortega Stanford, CA 94305 United States Sign up for our email Your source for the latest from the School of Engineering Subscribe now

• Reed Hastings: The Architect of Netflix's Rise - Quartr

  ## Key Insights Visionary leadership: Reed Hastings transformed Netflix from a DVD rental service to a global leader within video streaming, emphasizing customer-centric innovation and a culture of "Freedom and Responsibility" that influenced various industries. Strategic adaptation: Hastings' strategic pivot to streaming content ahead of market trends exemplifies his foresight and adaptability, securing Netflix's first-mover advantage in the entertainment industry. [...] This article explores Reed Hastings' journey from co-founding Netflix, driven by a desire to avoid late rental fees, to leading its evolution into one of the most recognized companies worldwide. Under his leadership, Netflix's distinctive culture of "Freedom and Responsibility" has set new standards for employee engagement and corporate governance, influencing various sectors. We will trace his path from an aspiring entrepreneur to arguably the most influential figure in the entertainment [...] Netflix's origin story has attained almost mythic status in the tech world. Reed Hastings, one of Netflix's co-founders, reportedly conceived the idea after facing a hefty late fee for a rented copy of "Apollo 13." This incident led him to envision a business model where customers could rent movies for a fixed price and without having to worry about late fees. In 1997, Hastings, along with Marc Randolph, launched Netflix, combining the emerging DVD format with a user-friendly online ordering

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• Gender

  male

• Educated At

  Buckingham Browne & Nichols School

• Instance Of

  Q5

• Occupation

  chief executive officer

• Citizenship

  United States

• Date Of Birth

  10/8/1960

• Place Of Birth

  Boston

Wilmot Reed Hastings Jr. (born October 8, 1960) is an American billionaire businessman. He is the co-founder, chairman, and co-chief executive officer (CEO) of Netflix, and sits on a number of boards and non-profit organizations. A former member of the California State Board of Education, Hastings is an advocate for education reform through charter schools.